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WEDDING PRESENTS. .
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cannot make a nicer or more appreciated gift to
,u 1 t han a nice piece of Cut Glass or something
Sterling Silver. We have just received some Beau-
, s igns in Sterling.
\rVING sets,
;RRY SETS,
OYSTER SETS,
ODD PIECES, Etc
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be excelled in design or cutting. We snail be pleased
' Very truly.
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laum Jewelry Company,
bon air block.
Wilkins, of Colquitt,
mday.
Lester, of Attapulgus,
ity Tuesday.
Varner, of Nashville, is
Gas Kornmsn.
oil has gone to Live Oak
iait ot several weeks.
tn. Rube Reynolds, of
le, were in the city Tues-
Jox, a prominent mer.
iwton, was in the oity
rk, of Albany, travelling
re of the A. C. L,, was
'aesday.
Baggs entertained at
ly evening in honor of
young ladies,
miel and wife are in the
it to their parents, Mr.
H. Daniel.
rgia Potter, ot Lumpkin,
Irs A. L. Hawes, who is
Evans street.
cb, secretary and tress
's- P. & A. was in the
ly part of the week. )
Thornton left this week
Sham and will spend a
visiting relatives,
ibridge Grooery Com-
B important change in
iisements this week,
in returned Monday from
where she has been
ir vacation of two weeks.
Weiner and son. Sidney,
B i Tenn., are guests of
■ornman on Evans street.
Uzzell leaves in a few
orth Carolina, where she
the remainder of the sum-
Wilson returned from
Tenn. Sunday where
for a few days on busi-
l00ur °°«nt y commissions
” council to make some
of the old court house
"'pin, Esq,, returned from
Sunday, having given
l0na8 fading clerk in
»e Curry, 0 f Climax, who
* nRlhe family 0 f Dr.
' w etreet - 'ms return-
ome.
ldM fen n eCeiVed thalthe
rs « Gaos have arrived
to.°i aUer a dell Shtfal
are topping at
, ' Where ^ey will
'wal weeks.
Harry Arnold went to Atlanta last
week on a business trip. He will
visit Lithia Springs for a few days
before returning.
Mr. T. T. Mills, of the 16th diB-
triot was in the city Wednesday.
He reports flonrshing crop prospects
up in his section.
Miss Bennett, of North Carolina,
who has been the oharming guest of
Mrs. Reuben Donalson, left this
jreek for her home.
Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Jennings, of
Savannah, were in the city this week.
Mr. Jennings is a prominent offioial
of the G. F, A A.
The lady editors are to start a
symposium for the purpose of find
ing oat why women talk too much.
We haye often wondered why.
Mrs, Geo. H. Whitesides, of Apa-
laohioola, sister of Col. A. L. Hawes,
arrived in the oity Saturday, but too
late for the funeral of her brother.
Dr. J. B. Taylor, of Atlanta, rep
resenting the Georgia Orphans
Home, will preach here ISanday at
the Baptist ohuroh, at 11 o’clook a. m.
Judge D. H. Pope, division coun
sel of the A. C. L. and his son Rob*
ert, of Albany, were in the city
Wednesday, stopping at the Bon
Air.
Mrs. John W. Callahan and her
Xtwo oharming daughters will spend
the remainder of the summer in and
at the summer resorts around Atlan
ta.
The Fair is advertising a clearance
sale, which began on the 20th. Bar
gain banters do not want to miss
this sale, which will . continue for
four weeks.
Tke G. F, 3b A., has the hand
somest ooaohes between Bainbridge
and Atlanta} as well as the most ac
commodating and obliging officers
and employees.
Parson Pearson has sold his bar
ber shop next to the postoffioe to A.
Burgess, who will. continue to run
it. The parson will fill ms pulpit en
gagements as usual.
See the change this week in Stan-
sel Bros. ad. These two yoone men
are hustlers and are establishing a
reputation lor thrift and enterprise
and are thereby getting the business.
Mrs. India Burtz, of Tampa, Fla.,
and Miss Marie PetersoD, a charm
ing young lady of Columbia, Ala.,
are visit ng Mrs. G. B. Moore and
Miss India Moore, on Broughton
street.
The tax returns tor Decat nr county
are all in and the leceiver is bard at
work getting them in shape to be
torwarded to the Comptroller. The
receiver states that the total taxable
property returned this year will
Show an increase over last year of a
half a million dollars. How is this
for prosperous times in old Decatur.
Miss Nanna Hitch, who has been
the head milliner at The Fair, left
Tuesday for Baltimore, going by
boat from Savannah. Muoh to the
surprise of her many friends it Bag
been announced sinoe her departure
that she goes to Baltimore toi the
purpose of being married at an early
date to Mr. Legget, a wealthy man
ufacturer of silk umbrellas. After
the oeremony they will depart for
the Pacific coast where they will
spend their honeymoon, and return
ing will make their home in Balti
more. Miss Hitch has made many
friends during her stay here, and
every one wishes her the greatest
measure of happiness. She is origi
nally from Virginia and belongs to a
family there of culture and distinc
tion.
G. W. Palmer, special representa
tive of the Prudential Life Insur
ance company, had a sudden attaok
of vertigo while standing in the
court house yard last Saturday. He
remained in a state of unoonsoious-
ness for fully twenty minntes and
the crowd that gathered around were
apprehensive of hil recovery. Dr.
Morgan was quiokly brought to him
and sucoeeded in bringing him to
life, and afterwards he seemed to be
but little the worse for bis experi
ence. Mr. Palmer resides in New
York snd is a young man of pleas
ant manners and address. He will
remain in Bainbridge for a week.
Col. Joe H. Gilpin has returned
to the city after a stay of twenty-
five days in Atlanta, associated as
messenger olerk in the senate. Mr.
Gilpin was importuned to remain in
bis oapaoity for the entire term, bat
we understand that business engage
ments at home required his attention.
Mr. Gilpin made many friends in
both houses, who regretted to see
him leave.
H. J. Bruton, the genial proprie
tor of the Flint River Store baa de
veloped into one of the moat en
thusiastic farmers of the county,
and he now has oae of the finest
crops to be seen any where inJSouth
Georgia. Mr. Bruton’s prmoipal
farm is a few miles up tbe\nver, but
sufficiently convenient for him to
keep m touch with the operations
thereabout.
United States Marshal John M.
Barnes, of Mauon, was in the city
Tuesday. Mr. Barnes has charge ot
the bankrupt estate of the late Sig.
Nussbaum and was here to condnot
the sale of the office fixtures and
books. Only a few things were sold
but they brought good prices.
Have you seen tbai.lovely line of
jewelry at Blaum’s? Your attention
is directed to the bargains they offer
in their line. Thejr are attempting
to make their store the most attraot-
ve one in town, and it must be ad
mitted that it is indeed a beauty to
behold. l
There was a small wreck on the
A. C. 3b L. two miles east of Bain
bridge last Monday. .One oa* of the
local freight was thrown from tho
track on account of a broken axle.
It took only a few hours to repair the
damage and trafic was consequently
little delayed.
The Misses Fleming, of Newton,
have arrived in the city and are the
muoh admired guests of Miss Hor-
tense Pohiman. They are beautiful
and charming girls and will be exten
sively entertained by the social set
during their stay.
Mr. and Mrs. Turno formerly of
Savannah, have moved to Bainbridge
and will make this their home m the
future. They are at present stopping
with Mrs. Perry on West street. Mr.
Tnrno has accepted a position with
toe Bainbridge Grooery Company.
E. H. Smith, of the prominent in
surance firm of C. M. & E. H. 8mitb
of Thomasville, general agento of
the Prudential Lite Insurance Co.,
of America, spent severaj days in
Bainbridge this week visiting friends.
^Special
Reduction on Piece Goods
CALHOUN’S
In order to close out, you will find them at the
Greatest Bargain of the Season,
Such as Gingham, Madras Shirtings, Novelty Dress
Madrases. Embroided Swiss Jacquards, Lace Effect Lawns
and Colors.
Ginghams lOo now 7o
Madras Shirting 15o now lOo
Dress Novelties 20o now 15o
Swiss Jaqnards 25o 19o
Fanoy Lace Lawn 18o now 15o
Fanoy Colored Lawns
9o, now 7c
Complete line, of Embroid
eries from 4o to 25o
Laoes full line from 2}o to 10o
Complete line of all Silk
Ribbons lo yard, up.
Large line Ladies Vests,
fanoy tape necks 5o up.
Lace Ribbon Hose, for
woman and ohiidren oheap
Children Lawn Caps 10,20,48o
Men’s Summer Underwear,
cheapest in town.
Low Cut Shoes will go at reduced prices.
Mens and Boys Clothing will sell at reduced
price until closed out.
Moaquito Nets per bolt ' 48o
Mosquito Canopies, ready
for use, e«trs for $1.25
Large line of Fans oheap
| from 5o to 60o
-Hammocks from*98o to $1.50
Remember we are here to please
in quality and price.
M. D. CALHOUN,
“THE CUT PRICE MAN,”
Bainbridge, Ga.
ENLARGING
Until the 5th of August will give you
FREE OF CHARGE
.... with every dozen cabinets a . . . .
LARGE PICTURE
4* 4*
Can now enlarge you a picture
from any picture, as we now enlarging
- - IN OUR OWN STUDIO - -
WE ARE HERE TO STAY
and give you good work. Come and sae Specimens.
Mat boards of all colors. First class line of
Moulding. Frames made whil you wait
Gallery over the Argus.
©ah Stubto.
Union Bottling Works.
T. I. THOMASON & SON, Props.
—MANUFACTURE—
All Kinds of— ** Ginger Ale and—
Carbonated Beverages V SeltzerJ Waters
— and A
Areated Waters. v
BAINBRIDGE, GA.
Specialties.